Security Operations Team Leader
7 days ago
Darlington
\n Security Operations Team Leader (15-Month Fixed-Term Contract) Remote with occasional travel | Up to £78,000 DOE \n We're seeking an experienced Security Operations Team Leader to lead a small, high-performing Security Operations team within a modern Microsoft security environment. You'll combine people leadership, incident management, stakeholder engagement and hands-on security operations, helping to strengthen cyber resilience while driving continuous improvement across security tooling, processes and governance. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead and develop a team of Security Analysts, ensuring effective triage, escalation and incident response.\n, • Oversee day-to-day Security Operations, monitoring, detection and response activities.\n, • Drive improvements across Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender and the wider M365 security ecosystem.\n, • Utilise KQL to enhance threat hunting, reporting, automation and detection capabilities.\n, • Manage third-party security vendors, ensuring service levels and contractual obligations are delivered.\n, • Support security audits, risk management activities and regulatory requirements.\n, • Collaborate with infrastructure, application and business teams to improve security posture and reduce risk.\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • Experience leading or managing a SOC team.\n, • Strong knowledge of Microsoft security technologies, including Sentinel and Defender.\n, • Practical experience with KQL.\n, • Experience managing security incidents in a busy operational environment.\n, • Knowledge of web application Firewalls, web proxies, email security platforms and third-party risk management.\n, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.\n, • Experience within a regulated or medium-to-large organisation would be advantageous.\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Competitive salary up to £78,000 DOE\n, • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)\n, • Defined Contribution pension scheme\n, • Private Medical Insurance\n, • Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Eye care vouchers and flu vaccination\n, • Paid volunteering days and charitable giving initiatives\n, • Exposure to major security transformation projects, vendor reviews, AI initiatives and emerging security technologies\n\n Ready to lead a modern Security Operations function and help shape the future of cyber security? Apply now.